SOP 410.04: Facility Design and Space Planning

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I. Introduction and Summary:

This policy provides guidance for space planning for new construction, renovations,
or additions for detention facilities, administrative offices and training academies
planned or administered by the Engineering and Construction Services section of the
Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). Engineering and Construction Services
endeavors to meet the highest performance standards for supporting operations of the
Georgia Department of Corrections. This policy is specifically targeted to meet the
guidelines promulgated by the American Corrections Association.

II. Authority:

A. GDC Board Rules: 125-2-2.01, 125-2-2.02, 125-2-2.03, 125-2-3-.04, and 125-2-3
.05.

B. GDC SOPs: 410.05 Capital Planning and 410.06 Mechanical, Electrical, and

Plumbing Design Standards.

C. Georgia Accessibility Code 1997, 2010 US Department of Justice Standards for

Accessible Design.

D. State Properties Commission Policy Letter SPC 04 - Space Management:

Assignment of Space, revised December 15, 2016; and

E. ACA Standards: 2CO-2A-01, 2-CO-2B-01, 2-CO-2B-04, 1-CTA-2A-01, 1- CTA-2B
01, 1-CTA-2B-02, 1-CTA-2B-03, 1-CTA-2C-01, 1-CTA-2D-01, 1- CTA-2D-02, 1CTA-2D-03, 1-CTA-3E-02, 5-ACI-2A-01, 5-ACI-2A-02, 5-ACI-3A-03, 5-ACI-4A02, 5-ACI-4A-03, 5-ACI-2B-01, 5-ACI-2B-02, 5-ACI-2B-03, 5-ACI-3B-06, 5-ACI4B-04, 5-ACI-4B-05, 5-ACI-4B-06, 5-ACI-2C-01, 5-ACI-2C-02, 5-ACI-2C-03, 5ACI-2C-04, 5-ACI-2C-05, 5-ACI-2C-06, 5-ACI-2C-07, 5-ACI-2C-09, 5-ACI-2C-11,
5-ACI-1D-08, 5-ACI-2D-01, 5-ACI-2D-02, 5-ACI-2D-03, 5-ACI-2D-04, 5-ACI-2D05, 5-ACI-2D-06, 5-ACI-2D-07, 5-ACI-5D-02, 5-ACI-5D-13, 5-ACI-2E-01, 5-ACI2E-02, 5-ACI-2E-03, 5-ACI-2E-04, 5-ACI-2E-05, 5-ACI-2E-06, 5-ACI-2E-07, 5

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ACI-2E-08, 5-ACI-2E-09, 5-ACI-2E-10, 5-ACI-2E-11, 5-ACI-2E-12, 5-ACI-6E-04,
5-ACI-2F-01, 5-ACI-2F-02, 5-ACI-2F-03, 5-ACI-2G-02, and 5-ACI-2G-03.

III. Definitions:

A. New Construction - Facilities or structures which have been modified or

completed after January 1,1990.

B. Accreditation Cycle - Three-year recurrence interval in which facilities are

audited for compliance with American Corrections Association guidelines.

C. Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) - Section of the Georgia

Department of Corrections that is responsible for Facility design, construction, and
maintenance.

D. Unencumbered Space - Usable space that is not encumbered by furnishing or

fixtures.

E. Single-Occupancy Cell/Room - Housing space designed for an individual

offender. A pregnant offender and her unborn child(ren) may be housed in a
Single-Occupancy Cell/Room.

IV. Statement of Policy and Applicable Procedures:

A. Engineering and Construction Services will use licensed design professionals to

ensure all buildings are designed and built to meet the standards listed in this policy
and ensure buildings conform to applicable federal, state, and/or local building
codes. The review of construction or renovation plans shall include an examination
of issues of safety, code compliance, energy efficiency, security, efficiency of
operations and compliance to ACA standards.

B. Facilities will be designed to facilitate personal contact and interaction between

staff and offenders/juveniles/residents (renovation, addition, new construction

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only). Engineering and Construction Services, design professionals and Facilities
Division will review plans to ensure design facilitates personal contact and
interaction between staff and offenders.

C. All new facilities will be designed so that public areas shall be accessible and

usable by staff and visitors with disabilities. For all existing facilities and facility
renovations, reasonable accommodations are made to ensure that all parts of the
facility that are accessible to the public shall be accessible and usable by staff and
visitors with disabilities.

1. Training Academy lighting design plan will be established at minimum to meet

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 1926.56,
while matching lights with tasks to be performed. Other factors that shall also
be considered in determining lighting requirements are interior surface finishes
and colors, type and spacing of light sources, outside lighting, and shadows and
glare. Lighting minimums for specific areas of the facility unless such would
jeopardize the security and/or safety of the area are as follows (measurements
are at face level and measured in Foot candles):

a. Kitchen: 45.

b. Dining Halls: 10-20.

c. Conference rooms: 27-40.

d. Corridors/stairways: 10-18.

e. Classrooms (General): 40-100.

f. Classrooms (Lecture): 100-200.

g. Training rooms: 45.

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h. Libraries: 20-50.

i. Lobbies, Lounge, reception areas: 15-20.

j. Washrooms: 20.

k. Storage rooms: 10.

l. Offices: 50.

m. Maintenance shops: 10-20; and

n. Mechanical rooms: 18.

D. Training Academy mechanical systems controlling indoor air temperatures and

comfort levels for work areas and dorms shall be designed to at a minimum meet
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.1000. Thermostats
in areas with HVAC systems will be set between 68–78-degree Fahrenheit. Air
Circulation levels shall be established by OSHA Technical Manual Section III:
Chapter 2, V.A.1., 2., 3. and 4., Engineering Recommendations for ventilation.

E. Training Academies shall be designed, and equipment purchased to at a minimum

meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for
noise levels as listed in 1910.95. In cases that standards cannot be met personal
protective equipment shall be provided to staff.

F. All Central Training Academy facilities shall be designed to provide adequate

space for administrative, professional, and clerical staff: this space includes
offices, conference rooms, storage, and toilet facilities. For new construction,
adequate spaces will be planned by building codes and by using space assignment
guidelines provided by the State Properties Commission. For existing
construction, to the greatest extent possible, space usage will conform to the latest

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guidance for Space Assignment provided by the State Property Commission.
Toilet Facilities shall be designed to at a minimum meet OSHA 1910.141 (c) (1)
(i).

G. The institution's potable water source and supply, whether owned and operated by

the public water department or the institution, shall be certified by an independent,
outside source to be in compliance with jurisdictional laws and regulations. ECS
and design professionals shall ensure that water supply and wastewater systems
have the capabilities of meeting current and near future needs of the size facility
to support all areas of the facility to include drinking water, laundry, food service,
bathing, restrooms, firefighting and planned Correctional Industries plants.

All Adult Correctional Facilities will be designed and built to meet the following
guidelines:

1. ECS and design professionals will work with Facilities Division to determine

the number of cells needed by security level, Facility cells shall be designed to
match the security classification of the offender population and to allow staff
to complete regular security checks, maintain visual and auditory contact and
be aware of unit conditions.

2. Cells/rooms used for housing offenders shall provide at a minimum, 25 square

feet of unencumbered space per occupant. At least one dimension of the
unencumbered space is no less than seven feet. In determining unencumbered
space in the cell or room, the total square footage is obtained, and the square
footage of fixtures and equipment is subtracted. Design measurements to meet
this standard are obtained by showing a sample cell drawing of each type of
cell with all fixtures and equipment in operational position.

3. ECS and design professionals will work with Facilities Division to ensure

design of adequate number of Single-Occupancy Cell/Rooms to meet the needs
for the following:

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a. Offenders with severe medical disabilities.

b. Offenders suffering from serious mental illness.

c. Sexual predators.

d. Offenders likely to be exploited or victimized by others; and

e. Offenders who have other special needs for single housing.

4. All cells/rooms in which offender is confined for ten or more hours daily shall

have the following furnishings at a minimum:

a. Sleeping surface and mattress a minimum of 12 inches off floor.

b. Writing surface and proximate area to sit.

c. Adequate storage for clothing and personal items.

5. Each offender confined to a cell/room for less than ten hours daily shall have

the following furnishings at a minimum:

a. Sleeping surface and mattress at least 12 inches off floor.

b. Adequate storage for clothes and personal belongings.

6. Segregation housing units shall be designed to provide living conditions that

approximate those of the general offender population of the facility.
Segregation cells/rooms permit the offenders assigned to them to converse
with and be observed by staff members.

7. All cells/rooms in segregation shall provide a minimum of 80 square feet, of

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which 35 square feet is unencumbered space.

8. Offenders with disabilities shall be housed in a manner that provides for their

safety and security, providing support necessary for offenders with disabilities
to perform self-care and personal hygiene in a reasonably private environment.
Housing used by offenders with disabilities shall be designed for their use and
provides for integration with other offenders. Programs and services shall be
accessible to offenders with disabilities who reside in the facility.

9. Dayrooms with space for varied offender activities shall be situated

immediately adjacent to the offender sleeping areas. Dayrooms shall provide
sufficient seating and writing surfaces and all furnishings shall be consistent
with the custody level of the offenders assigned. Dayrooms shall provide a
minimum of 35-square feet of space per offender (exclusive of lavatories,
showers, and toilets) for the maximum number of offenders who use the
dayroom at one time, and no dayroom shall encompass less than 100 square
feet of space (exclusive of lavatories, showers, and toilets).

10. ECS design professionals shall design facilities to ensure offenders shall have

access to toilets and hand-washing facilities 24 hours per day and shall be able
to use toilet facilities without staff assistance when they are confined in their
cells/sleeping areas. Toilets shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one (1)
for every 12 offenders in male facilities and one (1) for every eight (8)
offenders in female facilities. Urinals may be substituted for up to one- half of
the toilets in male facilities. All housing units with 3 or more offenders shall
have a minimum of two (2) toilets. These ratios apply unless national or state
building or health codes specify a different ratio.

11. ECS and design professionals shall design facilities to ensure offenders shall

have access to operable washbasins with hot and cold running water in the
housing units at a minimum ratio of one (1) basin for every 12 occupants,
unless national or state building or health codes specify a different ratio.

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12. ECS and design professionals shall design facilities to ensure offenders shall

have access to operable showers with temperature-controlled hot and cold
running water, at a minimum ratio of one shower for every eight offenders,
unless national or state building or health codes specify a different ratio. Water
for showers shall be thermostatically controlled to temperatures ranging from
100 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the safety of
offenders and to promote hygienic practices.

13. Facility lighting design plan will be established at minimum to meet

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 1926.56,
while matching lights with tasks to be performed. Other factors that shall also
be considered in determining lighting requirements are interior surface finishes
and colors, type and spacing of light sources, outside lighting, and shadows
and glare. Lighting minimums for specific areas of the facility unless such
would jeopardize the security and/or safety of the area are:

a. Offender rooms/cells- 20 Foot candles at desk level.

b. All the following measurements are at face level and in measured in Foot

candles:

1) Offender grooming area: 20.

2) Kitchen: 45.

3) Dining Halls:10-20.

4) Conference rooms: 27-40.

5) Corridors/stairways:10-18.

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6) Classrooms (General):40-100.

7) Classrooms (Lecture):100-200.

8) Training rooms: 45.

9) Libraries: 20-50.

10) Lobbies, Lounge, reception areas: 15-20.

11) Washrooms: 20.

12) Storage rooms: 10.

13) Office: 50.

14) Maintenance shops: 10-20.

15) Mechanical rooms: 18.

16) Laundry Washing: 20-50; and

17) Laundry Press: 50-100.

14. Facilities shall be designed to provide the following natural lighting:

a. All existing facilities prior to June 1, 2008, must provide all offender

rooms/cells access to natural light.

b. All facilities renovated/or new construction after June 1, 2008, shall

provide all offender rooms/cells with access to natural light by means of at
least three-square feet of transparent glazing, plus two additional square

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feet of transparent glazing per offender in rooms/cells with three or more
offenders.

c. All facilities renovated/or new construction after June 1, 2014, each

dormitory shall provide offenders with access to natural light by means of
at least 12 square feet, plus two additional square feet of transparent glazing
per offender in the dormitory.

d. All new construction after January 1, 1990, all dayrooms shall be designed

to provide offenders with access to natural light by means of at least 12
square feet of transparent glazing in the dayroom, plus two additional
square feet of transparent glazing per offender whose room/cell is
dependent on access to natural light through the dayroom.

15. Offender housing units shall be designed so that noise levels do not exceed

70dba (A scale) during daytime hours and 45dba (A scale) during nighttime
hours. Testing must be done annually, with at least one measurement being
conducted during daytime and nighttime hours.

16. Both outdoor and covered/enclosed exercise areas for general population

offenders shall be provided in sufficient number to ensure that each offender is
offered at least one hour of access daily. Use of outdoor areas is preferred but
covered/enclosed areas must be available for use in inclement weather.
Covered/enclosed exercise areas can be designed for multiple uses as long as
the design and furnishings do not interfere with scheduled exercise activities.

a. The minimum space requirements for exercise areas are as follows:

1) Outdoor exercise areas in facilities where 100 or more offenders utilize

one recreation area: 15 square feet per offender for the maximum
number offenders expected to use the space at one time, but not less
than 1,500 square feet of unencumbered space.

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2) Outdoor exercise areas in facilities where less than 100 offenders have

unlimited access to an individual recreation area: 15 square feet per
offender for the maximum number of offenders expected to use the space
at one time, but not less than 750 square feet of unencumbered space.

3) Covered/enclosed exercise areas in facilities where 100 or more

offenders utilize one recreation area should have 15 square feet per
offender for the maximum number of offenders expected to use the
space at one time, with a minimum ceiling height of 18 feet, but not less
than 1,000 square feet of unencumbered space.

4) Covered/enclosed exercise areas in facilities where less than 100

offenders utilize one recreation area should have 15 square feet per
offender for the maximum number of offenders expected to use the
space at one time, with a minimum ceiling height of 18 feet, but not less
than 500 square feet of unencumbered space.

17. Segregation units shall have either outdoor uncovered or outdoor covered

exercise areas. The minimum space requirements for outdoor exercise areas for
segregation units are as follows:

a. Group yard modules: 330-square feet of unencumbered space can

accommodate two offenders. For each additional 150-square feet of
unencumbered space, an additional offender may use the exercise area
simultaneously. (Formula: for each 150-square feet of unencumbered space
exceeding the base requirement of 180-square feet for the first offender,
equals the maximum number of offenders who may use the recreation area
space simultaneously). No more than five offenders are to use a group
module at one time.

b. Individual yard modules: 180-square feet of unencumbered space. In cases

where cover is not provided to mitigate the inclement weather, appropriate

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weather-related equipment and attire should be available to the offenders
who desire to take advantage of their authorized exercise time.

18. ECS shall consult with Facilities Division on time and security constraints on

visitation space and it will be designed to allow enough space to support the
normal visitation expectations for the size and security classification of the facility
planned. Space and access will be provided for the proper screening and searching of
offenders and visitors. Space shall be provided for storage of personal items not
allowed in visitation.

19. For renovations and new construction only after January 1, 1990, space for

academic and vocational training programs, classrooms shall be designed with
consultation with Technical College System of Georgia or educational partner
associated with the area to be designed and constructed.

20. Dining halls shall be designed to allow each offender the opportunity to have

at least 20 minutes of dining time for each meal. Dining halls shall have tables
assigned to meet the requirements of accessibility for offenders with
disabilities.

21. There shall be sanitary, temperature-controlled facilities for the storage of all

foods. The food preparation area shall include a space for food preparation
based on population size, type of food preparation, and methods of meal
service.

22. Toilet and wash basin facilities shall be available to food service personnel and

offenders near the food preparation area.

23. Adequate space shall be provided for janitorial closets accessible to the living

and activity areas. The closets shall be equipped with a sink and cleaning
implements.

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24. Space shall be provided in the institution to store and issue clothing, bedding,

cleaning supplies, and other items required for daily operations.

25. Space is provided for storing the personal property of offenders safely and

securely.

26. Separate and adequate space shall be provided for mechanical and electrical

equipment.

27. Space is provided for an offender commissary or canteen.

28. Adequate space shall be provided for administrative, security, professional,

and clerical staff; this space includes conference rooms, storage room for
records, public lobby, and toilet facilities. For new construction, adequate
spaces will be planned by building codes and by using space assignment
guidelines provided by the State Properties Commission. For existing
construction, to the greatest extent possible, space usage will conform to the
latest guidance for Space Assignment provided by the State Property
Commission.

29. Training Academy and Detention facilities will be designed to ensure staff

needs are met through providing adequate spaces in locations that are
convenient for use. Staff will be provided with the following:

a. An assigned work area or office space (training academy).

b. An area to change clothes and to shower.

c. An area, room, and/or employee lounge that offers privacy from offenders

and provides space for meals.

d. Access to exercise/physical training facilities and equipment.

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e. Space for training.

f. Space for shift change briefings (detention facilities only); and

g. Toilets and wash basins that are not used by offenders and meet the

requirements of OSHA 1910.141 (c) (1) (i).

30. Facility perimeter fencing, lighting and sally ports will be designed to match

the facilities security level. All areas adjacent to the perimeter must have
adequate lighting and clearance to be visible at all times.

31. Perimeter security features shall be designed to control pedestrian and vehicle

entry into the perimeter only at security-controlled points and sally ports.

32. Facility shall be designed with secure but readily accessible depository outside

of offender housing and activity areas for the storage of firearms, chemical
agents, and related security items.

33. ECS and design professionals will work with GDC Fire Services staff to ensure

fire protection systems and all life safety regulations are designed and place
into operation to meet all applicable Federal, State and Local codes. ECS will
work with Facilities to get all paperwork and inspections completed to receive
the certificate of occupancy for all facilities. GDC Fire Services staff have been
designated by the State Fire Marshall authority to inspect and grant certificate
of occupancies for all GDC detention facilities. GDC Fire Services staff must
approve any variances, exceptions, or equivalencies to Life Safety Standards.

34. ECS will work with Facilities Division to obtain a listing of emergency

equipment required for the planned facility during the design phase and
determine what must be supported by emergency generators or other sources to
ensure continuation of critical operations and offender/staff safety during
emergencies.

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V. Attachments: None.

VI. Record Retention of Forms Relevant to this Policy: None.